The general assembly recognizes that in other states the withdrawal of ground water has caused the lowering of the ground water table and that there is potential for ground water or surface water withdrawals to impact water uses in Tennessee. Therefore, it is necessary and prudent to institute a system of registration so that adequate information is obtained to document current demand for water and to project growth in that demand as applicable to this part.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-7-302
Legislative intent — System of registration
Acts 2002, ch. 800, § 3; T.C.A. § 69-8-302.
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